Deniz and Yilmaz

In the matter of *Deniz and Yilmaz*, heard before Justice Loughnan, the dispute concerned parenting arrangements for the children, B and C. The specific nature of the dispute, such as whether it involved final or interim orders, is not detailed, but the orders made indicate a focus on the children's welfare and parental capacity.

The court was required to determine the appropriate steps to ascertain the mental health of the parents and children, and how this information would inform decisions regarding the children's best interests. Specifically, the court needed to consider which factors under section 60CC of the *Family Law Act 1975* were relevant and how an expert opinion could assist in assessing these matters. The court also had to consider interim arrangements for the children's time with their father and paternal grandparents.

Justice Loughnan ordered that the parties, through the Independent Children’s Lawyer, jointly instruct a Forensic Psychiatrist to prepare a report addressing the mental health of the parents and children, relevant section 60CC factors, and any other matters pertinent to the children's welfare. The father was to bear the costs of this report, excluding any contribution from Legal Aid. The proceedings were adjourned pending the release of this report, with interim time spent by the father and paternal grandparents with the children to be increased to once a fortnight, subject to agreed or existing conditions. The court also issued a Fact Sheet detailing the obligations and consequences of contravening the orders, pursuant to sections 62B and 65DA(2) of the *Family Law Act 1975*. Leave was granted for parties to restore the proceedings to the list within 21 days to finalise the wording of the orders.